Excellent book about twentieth century watches
I was gifted this book recently. Haven’t read it start to end yet but enough to promote it. It’s ”THE WATCH - A twentieth-century style history” by Alexander Barter.
I have had some difficulties to find watchbooks that live up to my expectation. Too dated, too expensive, too you name it. This book I find to be a real gem. Great mix between illustrations and informative text.
The chapters are divided in decades. Within each decade there is sub-chapters, typically functions or complications. 335 pages in all to a decent price.
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Per
I collect new as well as vintage. I have a weak spot for 50s and 60s Omegas. Besides from those I consider myself allround.
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Nice find!
Nice find!
I’m pretty pleased actually. Even if it was a gift I did hinted about it.
Good call. While A Man and His Watch is okay, this one is much more in depth and educational.
One of my favourite books. Really great overview of the history of wristwatches and amazing photos of some beautiful examples. That Patek 96 in steel on the cover is so good.
Good call. While A Man and His Watch is okay, this one is much more in depth and educational.
And you can still use it as a chapter book. Enjoying it bit for bit.
A couple of Christmases ago
A couple of Christmases ago
Nice, they look like twins👍
Im going to order, thanks
Im going to order, thanks
I can’t imagine you will be disappointed 👍
Thanks for putting us on! I've been looking for a watch focused coffee table book. This looks perfect. Thank you 👍
If you Google this with “pdf” at the end you can have digital copy……
Thanks for putting us on! I've been looking for a watch focused coffee table book. This looks perfect. Thank you 👍
Your welcome👍
If you Google this with “pdf” at the end you can have digital copy……
Thanks for the tip👍
Very cool Per!
It's an interesting read per.👍 I will also recommend the revised edition
Very cool Per!
Thank you 🤝
thanks for the tip!
You are welcome!
Different content it focuses more on manufacturers their history and the evolution of some of their lines.
Different content it focuses more on manufacturers their history and the evolution of some of their lines.
Different content it focuses more on manufacturers their history and the evolution of some of their lines.
Thank you! I have to look into that one👍
Nice 👍! I’ll have to order one now!
Nice, very interesting
Appreciate the recommendation! Added to my Amazon cart 👍
Definitely sounds like you’re kind of book Per. Thanks for the recommendation and I will be adding soon.
Thabks for sharing Per.
Love this book! Thanks for reminding me that I need to pick it up again and finish it. I’m about halfway through.
Definitely sounds like you’re kind of book Per. Thanks for the recommendation and I will be adding soon.
Yes they apparently have stolen my ”Watches from each decade” concept😎
Love this book! Thanks for reminding me that I need to pick it up again and finish it. I’m about halfway through.
You are welcome! Happy reading👍
Awesome thank you for the recommendation! I’ll buy at some point.
I picked this one up about a month ago ✌🏻